A look at Meloni's deal with Albania and what Labour hopes to learn from the far-right Brothers of Italy and its tough-on-migration approach

Tension in the Horn of Africa is not new, but the rivalry between Cairo and Addis Ababa has escalated, as Ethiopia forges ahead with projects that threaten Egypt's national security

As Israel plans its response to Iran, Biden is attempting a diplomatic Hail Mary

The two contenders clashed over Iran's threat to Israel, tariffs on China, border security, and the health of US democracy

Trump's political base in the west-centre and south of the country appears solid and opinion surveys indicate that most voters think he would manage the economy better

Just after Israel invaded Lebanon, Hezbollah fired missiles at the Mossad headquarters in Tel Aviv. Hours later, Iran followed with over 200 missiles. Now, the region waits for Israel's next move.

On Monday, three rockets were fired at the Victoria military base in Baghdad hosting US troops. A day earlier, the Islamic Resistance in Iraq claimed a drone attack on the Israeli port city of Eilat.

The group has been degraded but can still inflict serious harm, especially as Israel launched its "limited" ground invasion overnight

Iran-backed militias carefully weigh their next moves after Israel's stunning success against Hezbollah. For now, they may opt for self-preservation as they go through their most vulnerable time.

Russia's intervention on 30 September 2015 won it a warm water port on the Mediterranean, but the political solution that was meant to follow the fighting has not yet materialised